Impact of orthodontic treatment with aligners on the oral health-related quality of life of patients with trisomy 21.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of treatment with orthodontic aligners (OA) on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with trisomy 21 (T21) compared to non-syndromic patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The sample consisted of 30 patients, both sexes, aged between 11 and 35 years, divided into two groups: T21 (n = 10, patients with T21, treated prospectively) and CONTROL (n = 20, control group, non-syndromic patients, from the Orthodontic Laboratory of UNOPAR). In both groups, patients were treated with Invisalign orthodontic aligners (Align Technology), following the same treatment parameters. Participants, assisted by their caregivers, when necessary, answered Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) instrument and the patient's guardians answered the Oral Health Scale for People with Down's syndrome (OHDS) instrument, before (T0) and after 30 (T1), 180 (T2), and 365 (T3) days from the start of treatment. Friedman tests with Bonferroni correction and Mann-Whitney tests were used (p < .05). RESULTS: For the OHDS instrument, it was observed that for the eating and communication domains and an overall score, the treatment with OA positively impacted the lives of T21 patients (p < .05). Regarding the OHIP-14 instrument, the intragroup evaluation showed that in the CONTROL group, there was no significant difference between the evaluated times; while for the T21 group, there was a significant positive impact (p < .05). CONCLUSION: The results showed that the treatment with aligners positively impacted the OHRQoL of T21 patients, and these results were perceived by caregivers, mainly in relation to issues related to eating and communication.

Can toothbrushing reduce the intraoral viral load of SARS-CoV-2? A pilot study with a dentifrice containing an antimicrobial phthalocyanine derivative.

The aim of this study was to assess whether toothbrushing with a dentifrice containing an antimicrobial phthalocyanine derivative (APD) can reduce the intraoral viral load of SARS-CoV-2. Twenty COVID-19-positive dentate patients aged ≥18 years were selected instructed to brush their teeth for 2 min with a dentifrice containing APD. Self-collected samples of unstimulated saliva were carried out three times: T0 (baseline), T5 (5 min after toothbrushing), and T30 (30 min after toothbrushing). The analysis of viral RNA was performed by RT-qPCR for detection of three viral genes (ORF1ab, N and S genes). Results were statistically tested using Friedman's test and pairwise comparison with Bonferroni corrections, with a significance level of 5%. There was an increase in the cycle threshold (Ct) value from T0 to T5 in 13 patients (72.2%), and from T0 to T30 in 14 patients (77.8%). In two patients (11.1%) no SARS-CoV-2 was detected at T5 and five patients (27.8%) at T30. The Ct values were statistically significantly higher (p=0.020) at T30 in comparison to T0 and T5. This pilot study suggests that toothbrushing with a dentifrice containing APD could reduce the SARS-CoV-2 viral load in the oral cavity. However, further studies are needed to confirm this possible beneficial effect against SARS-CoV-2.

Cephalometric comparison of mandibular growth in Brazilian children with Class II malocclusion and normal occlusion during the growth stages determined by the cervical vertebrae maturation.

OBJECTIVE: This study compared mandibular growth in children, aged 7 to 12 years, with Class II malocclusion and normal occlusion, between the following stages of cervical vertebrae maturation: initiation (I), acceleration (A), transition (T). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 148 lateral cephalograms (78 males, 70 females) of Class II malocclusion patients, and 60 lateral cephalograms (30 males, 30 females) of normal occlusion patients were included. The following linear cephalometric measurements were performed: Co-Gn (effective mandibular length), Co-Go (ramus height), and Go-Gn (length of mandibular body). Mean values of increments between stages (I-A, A-T, I-T) were obtained for each group and gender. Results were compared using the Student t-test, and a significance level of 0.05% was adopted. RESULTS: Females group: A-T interval presented a greater increment in Co-Go in the Class II group, which was not significant for the I-T interval, with numerically smaller increments in Co-Gn and Go-Gn, without statistical significance. Males group: intervals I-A, A-T and I-T showed numerically smaller growth increments in the Class II group, with statistical significance for Co-Gn in I-A (p=0.001) and I-T (p=0.003). Comparing genders of the Class II group, Co-Go was higher in males (p=0.002) and I-T interval (p=0.031). In the Normal Occlusion group, the male gender had the greatest Co-Gn (p=0.038) for the I-A interval. In A-T and I-T, Co-Go in males was higher, with statistical significance (p=0.000 and p=0.002, respectively). CONCLUSION: Growth phenomenon affects the mandibular dimensions regardless of the character of the malocclusion, with a tendency to be smaller in the presence of Class II malocclusion.

Anterior Open-Bite Treatment with Lingual Spurs and Chincup: a Prospective, Randomized Digital Model Study / Tratamento da Mordida Aberta Anterior com Esporão Lingual e Mentoneira: Estudo Prospectivo Randomizado em Modelos de Estudo Digitais

Esse estudo propectivo teve como objetivo realizar a avaliação das alterações dentoalveolares em modelos digitais de pacientes cuja mordida aberta anterior foi tratada seguindo dois protocolos distintos: esporão lingual e mentoneira. A amostra foi composta por 41 pacientes (27 do sexo feminino e 14 do sexo masculino) com idades entre 7-10 anos (média de idade de 8.37 anos), dentição mista com diagnóstico de mordida aberta anterior (média de -3.43mm) e tratados ao longo de um ano. Os pacientes foram aleatoriamente dividiso em dois grupos de acordo com a terapia realizada: Grupo 1 (n=23) tratados com esporão lingual, e Grupo 2 (n=18) tratados com mentoneira pré-fabricada. Os modelos de gesso foram escaneados, gerando uma imagem tridimensionao em qual as medidas foram realizadas em 2 tempos distintos: T1 (imediatamente antes do tratamento) e T2 (um ano após o início do tratamento). Alteraçnoes transversais, comprimento e perímetro dos arcos dentários superior e inferior, trespasse horizontal e vertical, assim como inclinação dos incisivos centrais foram avaliadas. O Coeficiente de Correlação Interclasse (CCI) e o método Bland-Altman foram aplicados para verificar o erro intra examinador. Os resultados foram analisados através do Teste T pareado e independente adotando uma significância de 5%. Após um ano de tratamento, observou-se alerações estatisticamente significantes em todas as variáveis, exceto perímetro e comprimento dos arcos superio e inferior, inclinação do incisivo central superior e trespasse horizontal. As alterações enre os grupos (T2-T1) apresentaram resultados similares. Concluiu-se que ambos os protocolos apresentaram mudanças semelhantes na mordiada aberta anterior após um ano de tratamento.(AU)

Immediate skeletal effects of rapid maxillary expansion at midpalatal suture opening with Differential, Hyrax and Haas expanders.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to test the null hypothesis that there is no difference at the midpalatal suture opening after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) using Expander with Differential Opening (EDO), Hyrax-type and Haas-type expanders. METHODS: Occlusal radiographs of 52 patients (19 males and 33 females; average age= 9.46?1.20 years) treated with RME were divided into three groups, according to the expander used: EDO (n=17), Hyrax-type (n=21) and Haas-type (n=14). The evaluated variables were: A) Distance between the maxillary central incisors at the incisal edge; B) Distance between the alveolar ridges at the midpalatal suture; C) Suture opening at 10-mm distance from the crest to posterior, at the midpalatal suture; D) Suture opening at 20-mm distance from the crest to posterior, at the midpalatal suture; and E) Suture opening at 30-mm distance from the crest to posterior, at the midpalatal suture. To assess the normality of variables, the Shapiro-Wilk test was performed. For intergroup comparison, ANOVA with a significance level of 5% was used. RESULTS: At the region A, Hyrax-type (4.66 mm) and EDO (4.87 mm) groups presented larger openings than the Haas-type group (3.43 mm). In regions B and C, EDO showed a statistically significant greater opening than the Haas-type group. In region D, a smaller opening of the midpalatal suture was observed in the Haas-type group, compared to the Hyrax-type and EDO groups. CONCLUSIONS: EDO and Hyrax-type produced greater immediate skeletal effects, compared with Haas-type, but these differences were about 1 mm and might not be clinically significant.

Influence of anxiety and catastrophizing on pain perception in orthodontic treatment and its association with inflammatory cytokines.

Pain is common in orthodontic treatment, is subject to individual variation, and is associated with anxiety and stress, which can potentially become catastrophizing. The aim of the present study was to determine the variability of pain response after the insertion of orthodontic separators and to assess the association of pain levels with dental anxiety, catastrophizing, tooth sensitivity, and genetic expression of cytokines. To this end, 70 patients of both genders were divided into two equal groups according to the elastomeric separator used: G1 (Dentaurum) and G2 (Orthometric). Two separators were inserted in the mesial and distal sides of the lower right first molar. Participants were instructed to rate the level of pain at T0 (before insertion), T1 (just after insertion), and T2 (24 hours after insertion) on a visual analog scale. The gingival crevicular fluid was collected at T0 and T2. The levels of anxiety, catastrophizing, tooth sensitivity, and cytokine expression were also assessed. Statistical analysis was performed with the Fisher-Freeman-Halton, chi-squared, Spearman's correlation, and dependent and independent t tests (α=5%). Pain intensity was higher at T2 than at T1, in both groups (P<.05). An association was established (P<.05) between pain intensity at T1 and catastrophizing, and at T2 with anxiety and catastrophizing. Within-group differences in cytokine expression were found between T0 and T2. There was no correlation between cytokine expression and pain levels, anxiety, catastrophizing, and sensitivity at T2. Tooth separation produced variable pain levels, which were influenced by anxiety and catastrophizing, however, pain level was not correlated with increased cytokine expression.

Dental arch changes comparison between Expander with Differential Opening, Hyrax-type and Haas-type expanders: A prospective clinical study.

OBJECTIVE: Compare changes in arch form after RME achieved by Expander with Differential Opening (EDO), Hyrax-type and Haas-type expanders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dental models were obtained from 61 patients aged 7-11 years before expansion (T1) and 6 months after the active phase when the appliances were removed (T2). The groups were formed according to the expander used: EDO (n = 18, mean age: 9.46 ± 0.82 years), Hyrax-type (n = 22, mean age: 9.62 ± 1.57 years) and Haas-type (n = 21, mean age: 9.29 ± 1.05 years). The expander`s activation protocol consisted of 7 mm, except for EDO`s anterior screw, which was 9 mm. The measurements of upper and lower intercanine distance, inter-first permanent molar, arch perimeter and length, maxillary canine and first-permanent molar inclination, and palatal depth were performed using the OrthoAnalyzer 3D software. Intergroup comparisons of T1 and between changes (T2-T1) were performed using ANOVA followed by Tukey. RESULTS: In the upper intercanine distance EDO provided a greater increase than Haas-type. In the distance between upper fist permanent molars EDO showed higher values than Haas-type and Hyrax-type. In the lower intercanine distance and maxillary arch length, Haas-type promoted higher increase than EDO. CONCLUSIONS: The EDO promoted greater transverse changes in anterior region than Haas-type and greater transverse changes in posterior region of the maxilla than both conventional expanders. The appliance used for RME influences dental arch changes after treatment; therefore, it is recommended to individualize the choice of expander depending on the clinical necessity of each case.

Influence of anxiety and catastrophizing on pain perception in orthodontic treatment and its association with inflammatory cytokines

Abstract Pain is common in orthodontic treatment, is subject to individual variation, and is associated with anxiety and stress, which can potentially become catastrophizing. The aim of the present study was to determine the variability of pain response after the insertion of orthodontic separators and to assess the association of pain levels with dental anxiety, catastrophizing, tooth sensitivity, and genetic expression of cytokines. To this end, 70 patients of both genders were divided into two equal groups according to the elastomeric separator used: G1 (Dentaurum) and G2 (Orthometric). Two separators were inserted in the mesial and distal sides of the lower right first molar. Participants were instructed to rate the level of pain at T0 (before insertion), T1 (just after insertion), and T2 (24 hours after insertion) on a visual analog scale. The gingival crevicular fluid was collected at T0 and T2. The levels of anxiety, catastrophizing, tooth sensitivity, and cytokine expression were also assessed. Statistical analysis was performed with the Fisher-Freeman-Halton, chi-squared, Spearman's correlation, and dependent and independent t tests (α=5%). Pain intensity was higher at T2 than at T1, in both groups (P<.05). An association was established (P<.05) between pain intensity at T1 and catastrophizing, and at T2 with anxiety and catastrophizing. Within-group differences in cytokine expression were found between T0 and T2. There was no correlation between cytokine expression and pain levels, anxiety, catastrophizing, and sensitivity at T2. Tooth separation produced variable pain levels, which were influenced by anxiety and catastrophizing, however, pain level was not correlated with increased cytokine expression.

Cephalometric comparison of mandibular growth in Brazilian children with Class II malocclusion and normal occlusion during the growth stages determined by the cervical vertebrae maturation

ABSTRACT Objective: This study compared mandibular growth in children, aged 7 to 12 years, with Class II malocclusion and normal occlusion, between the following stages of cervical vertebrae maturation: initiation (I), acceleration (A), transition (T). Material and Methods: A total of 148 lateral cephalograms (78 males, 70 females) of Class II malocclusion patients, and 60 lateral cephalograms (30 males, 30 females) of normal occlusion patients were included. The following linear cephalometric measurements were performed: Co-Gn (effective mandibular length), Co-Go (ramus height), and Go-Gn (length of mandibular body). Mean values of increments between stages (I-A, A-T, I-T) were obtained for each group and gender. Results were compared using the Student t-test, and a significance level of 0.05% was adopted. Results: Females group: A-T interval presented a greater increment in Co-Go in the Class II group, which was not significant for the I-T interval, with numerically smaller increments in Co-Gn and Go-Gn, without statistical significance. Males group: intervals I-A, A-T and I-T showed numerically smaller growth increments in the Class II group, with statistical significance for Co-Gn in I-A (p=0.001) and I-T (p=0.003). Comparing genders of the Class II group, Co-Go was higher in males (p=0.002) and I-T interval (p=0.031). In the Normal Occlusion group, the male gender had the greatest Co-Gn (p=0.038) for the I-A interval. In A-T and I-T, Co-Go in males was higher, with statistical significance (p=0.000 and p=0.002, respectively). Conclusion: Growth phenomenon affects the mandibular dimensions regardless of the character of the malocclusion, with a tendency to be smaller in the presence of Class II malocclusion.

RESUMO Objetivo: Esse estudo comparou o crescimento mandibular em crianças de 7 a 12 anos de idade, com má oclusão de Classe II ou Oclusão Normal, entre os seguintes estágios de maturação das vértebras cervicais: iniciação (I), aceleração (A), transição (T). Material e Métodos: No total, 148 telerradiografias laterais (78 meninos, 70 meninas) de pacientes com má oclusão de Classe II e 60 telerradiografias laterais (30 meninos, 30 meninas) de pacientes com Oclusão Normal foram avaliadas. As medidas cefalométricas lineares Co-Gn (comprimento mandibular efetivo), Co-Go (altura do ramo mandibular) e Go-Gn (comprimento do corpo mandibular) foram analisadas e os valores médios dos incrementos entre os estágios (I-A, A-T e I-T) foram obtidos para cada grupo e sexo. Resultados: Os resultados foram comparados pelo teste t de Student, e o nível de significância adotado foi de 0,05%. Sexo feminino: houve maior incremento na altura do ramo no grupo Classe II em A-T, que diminuiu em I-T, com menores incrementos no comprimento mandibular efetivo e no corpo mandibular, sem significância estatística. Para o sexo masculino, nos intervalos I-A, A-T, I-T, os incrementos de crescimento foram numericamente menores no grupo Classe II, com significância estatística para o comprimento efetivo da mandíbula em I-A (p= 0,001) e em I-T (p= 0,003). No grupo Classe II, a altura do ramo foi maior para o sexo masculino (p= 0,002) e no intervalo I-T (p= 0,031). No grupo Oclusão Normal, o sexo masculino apresentou o maior comprimento mandibular efetivo (p= 0,038) no intervalo I-A. Nos intervalos A-T e I-T, a altura do ramo mandibular no sexo masculino foi maior e com significância estatística de p= 0,000 e p= 0,002, respectivamente. Conclusão: O fenômeno do crescimento afeta as dimensões mandibulares independentemente do característica da má oclusão, com tendência a ser menor na presença da má oclusão de Classe II.

Evaluating changes in the color and luminosity of dental enamel after orthodontic treatment: A clinical study.

The aims of this clinical study were to evaluate the Color change - ΔE (based on spectrophotometry and visual analysis) and luminosity - L* (based on spectrophotometry) of dental enamel surface (after orthodontic treatment) around the area where orthodontic brackets were fixed, based on different cementing materials such as a resin (R group) and resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC group). The split-mouth study initially comprised 14 patients. Orthodontic brackets were fixed to the upper central incisors with resin or RMGIC. The color of the buccal surface of each tooth was measured through spectrophotometry and visual examination before the bracket-fixation process. Four individuals were excluded during the follow-up; thus 10 patients were evaluated (n=10). Brackets were removed after 12 months of orthodontic treatment, tooth color measurement and visual examination were performed again, and Adhesive Remaining Index (ARI) was also measured. ΔE and L* results were subjected to Student's t-test and by repeated-measures analysis of variance, respectively (α=0.05). ARI data were analyzed in percentages. There was statistically significant difference in ΔE between groups; the R group showed statistically higher values of L* after orthodontic treatment. ARI of 2 and 3 prevailed in the RMGIC group, whereas the R group presented 0 and 1. After orthodontic treatment, the RMGIC group presented smaller changes in ΔE, and the increase in the white scale was observed on the enamel surface around the area where brackets were fixed in the R group. The visual analysis did not show color change on the evaluated teeth.

Evaluating changes in the color and luminosity of dental enamel after orthodontic treatment: A clinical study

Abstract The aims of this clinical study were to evaluate the Color change - ΔE (based on spectrophotometry and visual analysis) and luminosity - L* (based on spectrophotometry) of dental enamel surface (after orthodontic treatment) around the area where orthodontic brackets were fixed, based on different cementing materials such as a resin (R group) and resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC group). The split-mouth study initially comprised 14 patients. Orthodontic brackets were fixed to the upper central incisors with resin or RMGIC. The color of the buccal surface of each tooth was measured through spectrophotometry and visual examination before the bracket-fixation process. Four individuals were excluded during the follow-up; thus 10 patients were evaluated (n=10). Brackets were removed after 12 months of orthodontic treatment, tooth color measurement and visual examination were performed again, and Adhesive Remaining Index (ARI) was also measured. ΔE and L* results were subjected to Student's t-test and by repeated-measures analysis of variance, respectively (α=0.05). ARI data were analyzed in percentages. There was statistically significant difference in ΔE between groups; the R group showed statistically higher values of L* after orthodontic treatment. ARI of 2 and 3 prevailed in the RMGIC group, whereas the R group presented 0 and 1. After orthodontic treatment, the RMGIC group presented smaller changes in ΔE, and the increase in the white scale was observed on the enamel surface around the area where brackets were fixed in the R group. The visual analysis did not show color change on the evaluated teeth.

Resumo Os objetivos deste estudo clínico foram avaliar a alteração de cor - ΔE (baseada em espectrofotometria e análise visual) e luminosidade - L* (baseada em espectrofotometria) da superfície do esmalte dentário (após tratamento ortodôntico) ao redor da área onde os braquetes ortodônticos foram fixados, com base em diferentes materiais de cimentação, como resina (grupo R) e cimento de ionômero de vidro modificado por resina (grupo RMGIC). Estudo boca dividida foi inicialmente composto por 14 pacientes. Os braquetes ortodônticos foram fixados nos incisivos centrais superiores com resina ou RMGIC. A cor da superfície vestibular de cada dente foi mensurada por espectrofotometria e avaliada por exame visual antes do processo de fixação dos braquetes. Quatro indivíduos foram excluídos durante o acompanhamento; assim, 10 pacientes foram avaliados (n=10). Os braquetes foram removidos após 12 meses de tratamento ortodôntico, a mensuração da cor do dente e o exame visual foram realizados novamente, e o Índice de Remanescente do Adesivo (IRA) também foi mensurado. Os resultados ΔE e L* foram submetidos ao teste t de Student e à análise de variância para medidas repetidas, respectivamente (α=0.05). Os dados do ARI foram analisados em porcentagens. Houve diferença estatisticamente significativa no ΔE entre os grupos; o grupo R apresentou valores estatisticamente maiores de L* após o tratamento ortodôntico. O IRA 2 e 3 prevaleceu no grupo RMGIC, enquanto o grupo R apresentou 0 e 1. Após o tratamento ortodôntico, o grupo RMGIC apresentou menores alterações no ΔE e o aumento da escala branca foi observado na superfície do esmalte ao redor da área onde os braquetes foram fixados no grupo R. A análise visual não mostrou mudança de cor nos dentes avaliados.

Is There Still Time to Orthodontics in Elderly Patients? / Ainda há Tempo para a Ortodontia na Melhor Idade?

Life expectancy rate has increased in the past decades and a crescent number of elderly patients are searching for dental treatment aiming for aesthetic and functional rehabilitation. Geriatric Dentistry is a dental specialty which focuses on the elderly population dental care, specially aiming at preventive and healing care of patients with diseases or systemic and chronic conditions, associated to physiological, physical or psychological deficiencies. Other specialties in Dentistry, such as Orthodontics, have become important allies in this new challenge of the Dental profession. This study aimed at analyzing characteristics involved in orthodontic treatment when associated with gerontologic needs, considering relevant factors to an adequate application based on a case report. The treatment was planned integrating Periodontics, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry practice, allowing the reestablishment of function and aesthetics harmonically. Orthodontic treatment represents a feasible procedure in Geriatric Dentistry, as long as applying light forces and respecting both the characteristics and limitations of these areas of treatment.(AU)

Com o aumento considerável da expectativa de vida da população, um crescente número de pacientes idosos tem procurado tratamento odontológico para reabilitação estética e/ou funcional. A Odontogeriatria, é a especialidade odontológica que enfatiza o cuidado bucal da população idosa, especificamente do atendimento preventivo e curativo de pacientes com doenças ou condições de caráter sistêmico e crônico, associadas a problemas fisiológicos, físicos ou psicológicos. Diversas especialidades odontológicas, dentre elas a Ortodontia, vêm se integrando com esta área odontológica. Este trabalho objetiva abordar as características do tratamento ortodôntico associado a uma atuação odontogeriátrica, considerando os fatores relevantes para a execução do tratamento ortodôntico nesses pacientes a partir do relato de um caso clínico. Planejou-se este caso de forma integrada, envolvendo Periodontia, Ortodontia, Prótese e Dentística Restauradora, que foram capazes de devolver à paciente função e estética. O tratamento ortodôntico representa uma intervenção viável na atuação odontogeriátrica, desde que realizado com forças suaves, considerando as limitações e respeitando as características inerentes a esta atuação. (AU)

Differential Maxillary Expander as an Alternative Device for Early Treatment of Posterior Crossbite: Case Report / Expansor Maxilar Diferencial como Dispositivo Alternativo Para o Tratamento Precoce da Mordida Cruzada Posterior: Relato de Caso

Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is the protocol of choice for early treatment of transverse malocclusions and it is achieved with fixed expanders that produce heavy forces to achieve midpalatal suture opening. One third of patients with maxillary constriction have a greater transversal deficiency at the intercanine width than at the intermolar. The aim of this article is to present a protocol for early treatment of posterior crossbite with the use of the expander with differential opening (EDO) for RME. It is a new appliance to perform RME and its main advantage would be to allow the expansion individualization. EDO was proposed aiming to promote greater expansion on the anterior rather than on the posterior region. A 9 year-old female sought treatment. The interceptive treatment plan was based on using EDO for RME. The post-expansion orthopedic response showed an opening of 7.5 mm between the maxillary central incisors, at the level of the incisal edge. It was observed an opening of 4.8mm in the midpalatal suture. The opening at a distance of 10 mm and 20 mm from the crest to posterior at the midpalatal suture were 3.9mm and 2.8mm. The upper intercanine distance showed an increase of 9.31 mm. The upper intermolar distance had increased 8.04 mm. The upper arch perimeter showed a difference from 74.02 mm to 80.11 mm . And the upper arch length, from 29.83 mm to 31.56 mm. The posterior crossbite was 2 mm overcorrected. Early diagnosis and treatment of posterior crossbite has a very favorable prognosis. (AU)

A expansão rápida da maxila (ERM) é a técnica de escolha para o tratamento precoce das más oclusões transversais e é ativada com expansores fixos que produzem forças pesadas para possibilitar a abertura da sutura palatina mediana. Um terço dos pacientes com atresia maxilar apresenta uma maior deficiência transversal na região intercaninos do que na região intermolares. O objetivo desse artigo é apresentar um protocolo de tratamento precoce para a mordida cruzada posterior utilizando o expansor maxilar Diferencial (EMD) para realizar a ERM. EMD é um novo dispositivo que pode ser empregado para realização da ERM e sua principal vantagem seria permitir a individualização da expansão. EMD foi proposto para proporcionar maior expansão na região anterior do que na região posterior da maxila. Uma menina de 9 anos de idade buscou tratamento. O plano de tratamento interceptativo proposto foi ERM utilizando o dispositivo EMD. A resposta ortopédica pós expansão mostrou uma abertura de 7,5 mm entre os incisivos centrais superiores, ao nível da borda incisal. Foi observada uma abertura de 4,8 mm na sutura palatina mediana. A abertura a uma distância de 10 mm e 20 mm da crista para posterior na sutura palatina mediana foi de 3,9 mm e 2,8 mm. A distância intercaninos superior apresentou aumento de 9,31 mm. A distância intermolares superiores aumentou 8,04 mm. O perímetro do arco superior apresentou diferença de 74,02 mm para 80,11 mm. E o comprimento do arco superior, de 29,83 mm para 31,56 mm. A mordida cruzada posterior foi sobrecorrigida em 2 mm. O diagnóstico precoce e o tratamento da mordida cruzada posterior tem um prognóstico muito favorável. (AU)

Orthodontic Treatment in Adult Patients with Periodontal Commitment: Case Report / Tratamento Ortodôntico em Pacientes Adultos com Comprometimento Periodontal: Relato de Caso

Abstract There is an increasing demand for orthodontic treatment by adult patients in dental offices. Orthodontic treatment in adults has particular characteristics, because, in addition to not showing active growth, there are situations that demand interrelation with other areas of dentistry, such as, Periodontics, Dental Prosthesis, Restorative Dentistry and Implantology. The objective of this work was to describe a clinical case of an adult patient with periodontal involvement, establishing the main considerations to be taken in the orthodontic treatment of adult patients with periodontal involvement. The results obtained in the clinical case showed that it is possible to treat patients with periodontal involvement as long as some precautions are taken, such as strict hygiene control, in association with the specialty of periodontics, a reduced sequence of wires, in order to shorten treatment time, using low intensity forces, to minimize damage to periodontal tissues. The orthodontic treatment performed, gave the patient the desired smile functionality and aesthetics, prioritizing a strict hygiene control, the use of light forces, simplification in orthodontic movement, as well as the use of fixed and permanent restraints in areas of reduced periodontium. (AU)

Resumo É crescente a procura de tratamento ortodôntico por pacientes adultos nos consultórios odontológicos. O tratamento ortodôntico em adultos, apresenta características particulares, pois, além de não apresentar crescimento ativo, ocorrem situações que demandam a inter-relação com outras áreas da odontologia como a, Periodontia, Prótese dentária, Dentística Restauradora e Implantodontia. O objetivo desse trabalho foi descrever um caso clínico de paciente adulta comprometida periodontalmente, estabelecendo as principais considerações a serem tomadas no tratamento ortodôntico de pacientes adultos com comprometimento periodontal. Os resultados obtidos no caso clínico, demonstraram, que é possível tratar os pacientes com comprometimento periodontal desde que sejam tomados alguns cuidados, como controle restrito de higienização, em associação com a especialidade da periodontia, uma sequência reduzida de fios, com o intuito de abreviar o tempo de tratamento, utilizando forças de baixa intensidade, para minimizar danos aos tecidos periodontais. O tratamento ortodôntico realizado, devolveu a paciente a funcionalidade e a estética do sorriso almejada, priorizando um controle rígido de higienização, o uso de forças leves, a simplificação na movimentação ortodôntica, bem como o uso de contenções fixas e permanentes em áreas de periodonto reduzido. (AU)

A single session of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy does not influence the alveolar repair process in rats.

The aim of this study was to use microscopic and molecular techniques to evaluate the effects of a single session of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on the alveolar repair process after tooth extraction in rats. The study sample included 84 rats divided into four groups, as follows: a) Control - untreated socket; b) Laser - socket treated using photobiomodulation; c) TBO - socket treated with topic application of the photosensitizer agent, toluidine blue O (TBO); and d) aPDT - socket treated with TBO and laser irradiation. An additional rat was used for thermal mapping during socket irradiation. The animals were euthanatized at 6, 15, and 28 days after unilateral extraction of the upper incisor. Quantitative and qualitative analyses of the connective and bone tissues, blood clot, blood vessel, and inflammatory infiltrate were performed, and real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to study the expression of genes (collagen type I, osteocalcin, alkaline phosphatase [ALP], runt-related transcription factor 2 [RUNX2], and vascular endothelial growth factor [VEGF]) involved in the bone healing process. No statistically significant differences in microscopic and molecular outcomes were observed between the groups (p > 0.05). A positive correlation was seen to exist between blood clot and VEGF (p = 0.000), and a negative correlation was observed between bone tissue and ALP (p = 0.028) and blood vessel and VEGF (p = 0.018). A single session of aPDT in the dental extraction site did not influence the alveolar repair process in rats.

Class II treatment effects with fixed functional appliances: Jasper jumper vs. Forsus fatigue resistant device.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare cephalometric changes of Class II malocclusion patients treated with Jasper Jumper and Forsus, associated with fixed appliances. METHODS: The sample consisted of 62 individuals divided into 3 groups: group 1 included 22 subjects with a mean initial age of 12.39 years, treated with Jasper Jumper associated with fixed appliances for a mean period of 2.43 years; group 2 included 19 subjects with a mean initial age of 12.43 years, treated with Forsus associated with fixed appliances for a mean period of 3.54 years; and group 3 included 22 Class II malocclusion untreated subjects at a mean age of 12.14 years, followed for a mean period of 1.78 years. Intergroup comparison was performed with one-way ANOVA, followed by Tukey test. RESULTS: Both treated groups had similar dentoskeletal changes: restrictive effect on the maxilla; clockwise rotation of the occlusal plane; mild increase in lower anterior facial height; limitation on the vertical development of the maxillary molars; labial tipping and intrusion of the mandibular incisors; extrusion of mandibular molars; improvements of the maxillomandibular relationship, overjet, overbite, molar relationship; and retrusion of the upper lip. The mandibular incisors exhibited greater protrusion in group 1 compared to the other groups. In addition, group 2 presented mild protrusion of the lower lip, and groups 1 and 3 showed mild retrusion. CONCLUSION: The Jasper Jumper and Forsus appliances were effective and showed similar changes in the treatment of Class II malocclusion.

Previsibilidade da expansão dentoalveolar em pacientes em dentadura mista com Invisalign First® / Dentoalveolar expansion predctability in mixed dentition patients with Invisalign First®

Resumo O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar a previsibilidade da expansão dentoalveolar do pacote Invisalign em pacientes com dentadura mista. Foram selecionados de maneira consecutiva 15 pacientes (9 meninos e 6 meninas) com média de idade de 7 anos e 10 meses com indicação de tratamento ortodôntico e necessidade de aumento transversal dentoalveolar do arco superior. Todos os pacientes foram tratados seguindo o mesmo protocolo de expansão, trocando os alinhadores a cada 7 dias. O tratamento seguiu até que o resultado desejado fosse alcançado. Os modelos digitais iniciais e finais foram exportados para o software Orthocad® (Align Technology, California, Estados Unidos da América) no qual as distâncias lineares inter primeiros molares permanentes, inter segundos molares decíduos, , inter primeiros molares decíduos e intercaninos foram medidas. A quantidade de expansão dentoalveolar planejada foi obtida no software ClinCheck, no qual o tratamento realizado para confecção dos alinhadores é elaborado e aprovado. O teste de normalidade Shapiro-Wilk foi realizado e o teste-t pareado e o teste de Wilcoxon foram utilizados para comparações pareadas. O nível de significância 5% (p>0,05) foi adotado para todos os testes. A maior quantidade de expansão foi observada na região dos primeiros molares decíduos (4,5mm), seguida pelos segundos molares decíduos (3,8mm), primeiros molares permanentes (3,4mm) e caninos decíduos (3,3mm). A maior previsibilidade ocorreu, respectivamente na região dos primeiros molares decíduos (99,5%), primeiros molares permanentes (98,9%), segundos molares decíduos (98.0%) e caninos decíduos (95,5%). Dessa forma se concluiu que o sistema Invisalign First é uma opção eficiente para expansão dentoalveolar em dentadura mista (AU)

Abstract The aim of the present research was to evaluate the predictability of dentoalveolar expansion with Invisalign package in patients with mixed dentition. Fifteen patients were consecutively selected (9 boys and 6 girls) with a mean age of 7 years and 10 months with indication for orthodontic treatment and need of upper arch transverse dentoalveolar expansion. All patients were treated following the same expansion protocol, changing aligners every 7 days. Treatment continued until the aimed result was achieved. The initial and final digital models were exported to Orthocad® software (Align Technology, California, United States of America) in which the linear intercanine distances, inter first deciduous molars, inter second deciduous molars and inter first permanent molars were measured. The amount of planned dentoalveolar expansion was obtained using the ClinCheck software, in which treatment for aligners manufacturing is elaborated and approved. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test was performed, and the paired t-test and the Wilcoxon test were used for paired comparisons. The significance level of 5% (p>0.05) was adopted for all tests. The greatest amount of expansion was observed in the region of the first deciduous molars (4.5mm), followed by the second deciduous molars (3.8mm), the first permanent molars (3.4mm) and deciduous canines (3.3mm). The greatest predictability occurred, respectively, in the region of the first deciduous molars (99.5%), the first permanent molars (98.9%), second deciduous molars (98.0%) and deciduous canines (95.5%). Thus, it was concluded that the Invisalign First system is an efficient option for dentoalveolar expansion in mixed dentition.(AU)

Preferência pelo design dos aparelhos ortodônticos entre jovens universitários de diferentes cursos / Orthodontic appliances desing preference among university students from different courses

O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar a preferência de jovens universitários de cursos das áreas da Saúde, Exatas e Humanas por diferentes modelos de aparelho ortodôntico. Foram selecionados dois (modelos) indivíduos jovens, um masculino e um feminino. Em seguida, foram confeccionadas 6 imagens simulando aparelhos ortodônticos para cada modelo. Após confeccionar um álbum de fotografias com todas as imagens, os álbuns foram entregues aos estudantes universitários (n=169) com idades entre 18 a 25 anos, juntamente com um questionário. Foram então formados 3 grupos de avaliadores das áreas do conhecimento, Saúde (n=62), Exatas (n=51) e Humanas (n=56). No questionário, os avaliadores identificaram o aparelho de sua preferência, caso fossem ser tratados, apontando nas 6 imagens a ordem de sua preferência. Eles ainda responderam o motivo da escolha daquele modelo de aparelho. Os alinhadores obtiveram maiores avaliações sobre os aparelhos estéticos (5,0). Em contrapartida, os aparelhos metálicos foram os piores avaliados (2,0). Não houve influência da área de estudo e do gênero do avaliador sobre a hierarquia de atratividade na avaliação, no entanto as avaliadoras do sexo feminino da área de Saúde foram mais críticas quanto ao aparelho metálico com ligadura azul. Apesar da área de estudo não ter influenciado na preferência pelo tipo de aparelho, sendo os mais estéticos preferidos sobre os metálicos, as avaliações mais críticas partiram dos estudantes da área de Saúde. (AU)

The aim of the present research was to evaluate the preference of young university students from courses of the health, science, and human areas regarding different orthodontic appliance design. Two (models) young individuals were selected, one male and one female. Then 6 images were made simulating orthodontic appliances for each model. After producing a photo album with all the images, the albums have been given to university students (n=169) aged between 18 and 25 years old, along with a questionnaire. Three groups of evaluators from different areas of knowledge: Health (n=62), Science (n=51) an Human area (n=56) were formed. In the questionnaire, the evaluators identified which device they would prefer if they were treated, indicating the order of their preference on the 6 images. They also answered the reason for choosing that device model. Aligners had higher ratings than aesthetic devices (5.0). On the other hand, metallic appliances were the worst evaluated (2.0). There was no influence of the study area and the evaluator's gender on the hierarchy of attractiveness in the evaluation, however female evaluators from the Health area were more critical regarding metallic braces with blue ligature. Although the study area did not influence the preference for the type of appliance, with the most aesthetic being preferred over metallic ones, the most critical evaluations came from students in the Health area (AU)

A single session of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy does not influence the alveolar repair process in rats

Abstract: The aim of this study was to use microscopic and molecular techniques to evaluate the effects of a single session of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on the alveolar repair process after tooth extraction in rats. The study sample included 84 rats divided into four groups, as follows: a) Control - untreated socket; b) Laser - socket treated using photobiomodulation; c) TBO - socket treated with topic application of the photosensitizer agent, toluidine blue O (TBO); and d) aPDT - socket treated with TBO and laser irradiation. An additional rat was used for thermal mapping during socket irradiation. The animals were euthanatized at 6, 15, and 28 days after unilateral extraction of the upper incisor. Quantitative and qualitative analyses of the connective and bone tissues, blood clot, blood vessel, and inflammatory infiltrate were performed, and real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to study the expression of genes (collagen type I, osteocalcin, alkaline phosphatase [ALP], runt-related transcription factor 2 [RUNX2], and vascular endothelial growth factor [VEGF]) involved in the bone healing process. No statistically significant differences in microscopic and molecular outcomes were observed between the groups (p > 0.05). A positive correlation was seen to exist between blood clot and VEGF (p = 0.000), and a negative correlation was observed between bone tissue and ALP (p = 0.028) and blood vessel and VEGF (p = 0.018). A single session of aPDT in the dental extraction site did not influence the alveolar repair process in rats.